Crispy Delight: Snaq.me Unveils Limited Edition Mandarin Orange Chocolate for a Refreshing Snack Experience

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A Zesty Crunch: Snaq.me’s New Mandarin Orange Chocolate Promises a Refreshing Break

Imagine a snack that pops with the bright essence of fruit and melts with the comforting richness of chocolate, all in a surprisingly light bite. Snaq.me, a company dedicated to evolving the snack experience, has just unveiled its latest creation: the “Crispy Light Mandarin Orange Chocolate,” available for a limited time on their online store from February 8, 2026.

Crispy Light Mandarin Orange Chocolate

This innovative treat is crafted to offer a moment of refreshing respite in your busy day, a concept that resonates deeply with the Japanese appreciation for small, mindful pleasures. The secret lies in a delicate balance where the inherent sweetness and delightful tartness of mandarin orange meet the smooth depth of sweet chocolate.

The Art of Balance: A Small Break in Your Day

The “Crispy Light Mandarin Orange Chocolate” is more than just a sweet treat; it’s an experience built on thoughtful contrasts. Each piece invites you into a world where the natural flavors of the fruit truly shine, complemented by just the right amount of chocolate.

Condensed Fruit Flavor

Snaq.me achieves a remarkably concentrated fruit flavor by meticulously slow-drying the mandarin oranges. This process intensifies the mandarin’s aroma and taste, ensuring that from the very first bite, a burst of authentic fruit essence unfolds on the palate.

The “Half-Coating” Innovation

What truly sets this snack apart is its unique “half-coating” of sweet chocolate. By intentionally leaving half of the mandarin exposed, the snack avoids becoming overly rich, maintaining a light and airy feel. This design creates a dynamic flavor journey: the crisp freshness of mandarin greets you first, followed by the gentle, lingering warmth of chocolate.

Mandarin Orange Chocolate on a plate with gift and tea

“We aimed to create a snack that could refresh your mood with the combination of mandarin’s crispness and chocolate’s sweetness,” shares a snaq.me product developer. “The initial crispy, light texture and fruit flavor give way to chocolate’s gentle richness. By coating only half, we achieved a balance that’s not too heavy, making it an ideal choice for a light snack or a break during work.”

Hand picking up a piece of Mandarin Orange Chocolate

This mindful approach to flavor development ensures each piece is a harmonious blend, making it a perfect companion for a midday pick-me-up or a moment of quiet indulgence. The texture is designed to be light and crisp, offering a satisfying snap with every bite.

Close-up of Mandarin Orange Chocolate on a plate

Product Overview

  • Product Name: Crispy Light Mandarin Orange Chocolate

  • Sales Period: February 8, 2026 (Sunday) – March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

  • Scheduled Shipping Date: March 5, 2026 (Thursday)

  • Price: 2,780 yen (tax included/shipping extra)

    • *snaq.me regular subscription members receive a 300 yen discount.
  • Sales Page URL: https://chat.snaq.me/stores

    • Quantities are limited. Sales may end once the planned quantity is reached.

Snaq.me’s Commitment to Quality Snacking

Snaq.me’s dedication to creating delicious and trustworthy snacks is evident in its rigorous development standards. The company focuses on drawing out the inherent goodness of ingredients, prioritizing transparency and honesty in its sourcing and production.

Snaq.me snack box with various treats

Key Snack Development Standards:

  • Minimal Additives: Snaq.me generally avoids food additives listed after a “/” on ingredient labels. Exceptions are limited to thoroughly vetted, naturally derived substances like aluminum-free baking powder, baking soda, natural plant extracts for flavor, and plant-derived citric acid.

  • Honest Raw Materials: The company refrains from using overly refined or processed ingredients such as white sugar, margarine, shortening, dextrin, isomerized sugar, and starch hydrolysates. Only honest, less-processed sugars like brown sugar, beet sugar, maple sugar/syrup, honey, and agave sugar/syrup are used.

  • GMO-Free: To ensure future food safety, genetically modified (GMO) ingredients are not used. Ingredients labeled “unsegregated” (potentially containing GMOs) are also avoided if they are a primary ingredient or constitute 5% or more of the total.

  • Traceable Origins: Ingredients are selected with clear traceability, ensuring they meet strict quality and safety standards. Snaq.me values relationships with producers whose faces are known, fostering trust and transparency.

  • Earth-Friendly: Beyond taste, snaq.me emphasizes choices that contribute to a sustainable future, including procurement practices that help reduce food waste.

The Future of Mindful Snacking

Snaq.me continues to champion “natural, delicious, and honest” as the foundation of its snack-making. This latest release, the “Crispy Light Mandarin Orange Chocolate,” embodies that philosophy, offering a delightful yet guilt-free indulgence. As snaq.me continues its “ever-beta” approach, leveraging customer feedback for continuous improvement, it promises to keep pushing the boundaries of the confectionery industry with exciting and transparent offerings.

About snaq.me

Snaq.me Inc., headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, operates with the philosophy of “making snacks and the world more interesting.” The company aims to create snack experiences, not just products, by integrating technology and innovative ideas to improve society through snacking. Led by Representative Director Shintaro Hattori, snaq.me develops, manufactures, and sells food products.

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Snaq.me is also actively seeking manufacturing partners who share its vision for delicious and honest snacks. Inquiries regarding manufacturing partnerships can be directed to the Snaq.me Product Development Department at md@snaq.me. For press inquiries, please contact pr@snaq.me.

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